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Dear Parents,

Your child has expressed an interest in becoming a member of the Montwood High School Cheerleading

Squad for the 2019-2020 school year. If your child is elected to be a cheerleader, there are specific

responsibilities and obligations, which your child must assume in order to qualify and remain part of the squad.

Please understand the rules and regulations found in the cheer contract, which governs this program.

Cheerleaders and parents are expected to purchase certain cheer supplies such as uniforms, practice

clothes, warm ups, etc. Attire expenses will be discussed during the parent meeting. Cheer members will be

attending summer camp(s). Camp attendance is mandatory. Each member will get summer camp details upon

making their respective team. Throughout the year there will be additional expenses for the cheerleaders that

will have to be paid and/or fundraised. These funds will be used for specific needs and equipment. Upon

being chosen for the squad, both parent and cheerleader acknowledge their financial responsibility to

Montwood Cheer.

Being a member of the Montwood Cheerleading squad has many rewards and is a valuable experience

they will remember for a lifetime. RAM PRIDE NEVER DIES! Our community is very important to us and

we are happy your child has shown interest in representing our school.

We are delighted to offer your child the opportunity to join one of the finest organizations at our

school and we look forward to a successful year. If you have any questions concerning the constitution or

cheerleader roles and responsibilities, please call us. Kindest regards!

Head Coach- Jessica Torres [email protected]

Strength and Conditioning Coach- Robert Rodriguez [email protected]

Athletic Coordinator- Ariel Famaligi [email protected]

Assistant Principal/Athletic Administrator- Mr. Orlando Hairston [email protected]


MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CONTRACT

2019 - 2020

ATHLETIC STATEMENT Participation in high school and middle school athletics is a privilege, which carries with it varying degrees of honor, responsibility and sacrifice. Since athletic competition is a privilege and not a right, those who choose to participate will be expected to follow all rules and regulations established by the UIL, the district, the administration, and coaches. Athletes represent their school and student body. Athletes are to conduct themselves in a manner that is becoming of their family, their school, and community. ATHLETIC MISSION All student athletes will graduate from high school prepared to be productive members of society. The athletic experience will instill the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment, and responsibility, which will have a positive impact on the student’s academic and athletic performance. The mission of the Socorro ISD cheerleading organizations is to promote and develop school spirit and sportsmanship among students, parents and the community. The cheerleading squads shall provide support to all campus athletic, academic and school programs. Students selected to be members of a cheerleading squad shall learn the values of teamwork, pride and loyalty through quality performances while maintaining high standards of ethics and integrity. ATHLETE DEFINED The SISD athlete is defined as and includes all young men and women who represent a team that engages in interscholastic competition and further includes cheerleaders, student managers, student trainers and statisticians.

MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

1.0 PURPOSE: 1.1 It shall be the purpose of the Montwood High School Cheerleading Program to support, promote and uphold

school spirit for all athletic teams, the student body, UIL teams and organizations of Montwood High School. In addition, the purpose of each cheerleader will be to: be a role model to their peers and in the community, to develop one’s self physically & mentally, to build character, to promote good sportsmanship by example, to support good relations in the community as well as between teams, fans and squads during events.

2.0 SQUAD ASSIGNMENTS: Cheerleading responsibilities begin with the selection of squads and continues until the next squad is chosen. The size and configuration of these squads will be determined by the coaches and the campus principal. Per UIL/SISD policy, freshman are not allowed on varsity teams/squads.

1. 2.1 VARSITY A. The squad will cheer at: football games, volleyball games, boys/girls basketball games AND other

events as assigned such as but not limited to: baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, track, academic decathlon, band contest, homecoming, pep rallies, community events, etc.

B. The squad may be divided to ensure equal coverage of events. C. The squad may NOT leave town for camp, competition or any other reason without approval of the

coach, administration and district athletic director. D. Captain(s) applications and interviews will be held a separate time.

2. JUNIOR VARSITY


A. The squad will cheer at: Fresh/JV football games, Fresh/JV volleyball games, Fresh/JV boys/girls basketball game, AND other events as assigned such as but not limited to: baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, track, academic decathlon, band contest, homecoming, pep rallies, community events, etc.

B. The Fresh/JV squad may be divided to ensure equal coverage of events. C. The Fresh/JV squad may NOT leave town for camp, competition or any other reason without approval

of the coach, administration and district athletic director.D. Captain(s) applications and interviews will be held a separate time.E. Captains will be under the direction of coaches and senior captains.

3. TRYOUTS ACCORDING TO SISD POLICY 3.1 Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student at Montwood High School, an incoming 8 th grade from a feeder school or a student accepted into any of the Montwood programs. 3.2 Applicant, along with parent/legal guardian must attend a pre-tryout meeting to review requirements and

guidelines. The PARENT/APPLICANT meeting will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in the Montwood High School Theatre by 6:00 pm. Fittings are scheduled for Wednesday April 17th.

3.3 Applicant must have a signed physical examination form on file with the Coach or Athletic Trainer on home campus, prior to participation of the tryout workshop and the tryout.

3.4 Submit a signed copy of the rules and forms. Applicant and parent/legal guardian must sign the rules. SIGNED FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO COACH TORRES IN THE COMMONS BY APRIL 2, 2019 BY 5:00 PM.

3.5 Submit a completed clearance sheet indicating there are no issues concerning truancies, referrals, discipline problems (SAC, Suspension, etc.), attendance, excessive absences, unresolved or unexcused absences, tardies and financial clearance from the business office, no truancies, (All disciplinary files may be reviewed by a committee at coaches’ discretion)3.6 Submit a copy of the most recent grading period report card or campus eligibility report form. STUDENTS NOT PASSING ALL CLASSES, MAY NOT TRYOUT. PASSING IS 70 AND ABOVE IN ALL CLASSES 3.7 Submit a campus citizenship form completed by campus teachers and/staff. Each applicant’s name will appear

on the form and comments will be solicited in a format similar to that used by the National Honor Society. If any issues are indicated, a committee will review the situation and make a recommendation to the Coach concerning clearance issues, citizenship issues, and previous cheerleading removals or resignations prior to the tryout workshop. Any applicant who meets the high ethical standards demanded by participation in a campus cheerleader program will be afforded the opportunity to try out. Montwood students will need one from each teacher total of 8. Incoming freshmen will need 5, one from each core subject and one elective. Math, English, Science and SS/History. Two negative teacher evaluations result in automatic ineligibility to tryout. No incomplete packets will be accepted, no exceptions.

3.8 Anyone who was a member of the Montwood cheer squad and had been removed or voluntarily resigned will be considered for reentry into the squad upon clearance of all tryout requirements. Student must also submit a written narrative explaining the reasons for reconsideration. If the tryout packet is cleared and scores are met, they will then go before the cheer committee for final approval.

3.9 Tryouts Material for the tryout will be taught to applicants on Tuesday, April 9 – Thursday, April 11, 4:30-6:30 in the

gym. The clinics are open to all candidates who have completed and submitted ALL forms, have a physical and have met school, district and UIL academic requirements. Please begin arriving at 4:15 pm. The clinic is NOT open to the public.

3.10 Tryouts will take place Friday, April 12, beginning at 5:00 pm in front of a panel of judges in the gym at MHS. Please begin arriving at 4:30 pm. Tryouts are NOT open to the public.

3.11 Candidates will be required to perform: 1 Cheer, 1 Dance, 1 chant, 3 Consecutive Jumps, toe touch to a flip, standing tumbling and tumbling passes.

3.12 Attire for clinics: black shorts, athletic top (no oversized t-shirts), bow (white or black), cheer shoes. Apparel may not have school insignias or be apparel recognized as cheerleading uniform/outfit/camp wear. Hair should be neatly pulled out of face all up OR half up and half down. No jewelry (piercings cannot be covered with bandages), no long fingernails (ONLY sports length allowed-french tip/nude). No facial piercings. No gum.

3.13 The SISD Score Sheet:


Tryout Dress Code 3.14 On the day of tryouts, Friday April 12, Candidates are to wear appropriate black shorts, athletic top, cheer

shoes and white or black bow, eyelashes and red lipstick. Apparel may not have school insignias or be apparel recognized as cheerleading uniform/outfit/camp wear.

3.15 Hair should be neatly pulled from face in a ponytail or half up half down. 3.16 No jewelry, sports length only. 3.17 No gum.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED CHEERLEADERS OF MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Being selected as an MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL cheerleader is an HONOR.

As one of the most visible groups of MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, cheerleaders are athletes and ambassadors who represent the school in the community and are role models in the school.

NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS OF ALL MONTWOOD CHEERLEADERS WILL

RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE PROGRAM. 4.0 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Cheerleading is not a seasonal activity it is a year-round commitment .

(Calendar year is April 2019 to May 2020 including the summer, holidays & intersessions) Cheerleaders missing an assigned activity (game, pep rally, practice, camp, etc.) will receive a “0” for an unexcused absence and an 85 for an excused absence for the grade during the academic calendar for that event. They will also receive the appropriate demerits. After 5 demerits, there will be a two-week suspension. After 10 demerits, in a 9-week grading period, due to infraction or ineligibility, the cheerleader will sit out the remainder of the nine weeks. If this happens in two nine weeks during the year, the cheerleader will not be allowed to try out for next year’s squad.

4.1 Excused absences include but are not limited to: illness with a doctor’s note, death in the family, school approved activities and Montwood academic classes.

4.2 All cheerleaders must attend scheduled practices (including those in the summer) and all assigned games and events. 4.2.1 Cheerleaders must be enrolled in the Cheerleading Class for the entire year. Any cheerleader dropping from

cheer class will no longer be considered part of the cheer squad(s).


4.3 Absences for work, driver’s education, quinquennia’s, and practices/meetings with organizations, groups or teams outside of school will result in demerits and/or points deducted on their grade for the event missed. 24 hour written notice (not text or oral notification) must be given to the coach prior to missing an event marked on the calendar . Email is preferred .

4.4 Absences for school activities/organizations must be approved by the coach PRIOR to the scheduled absence. 4.5 Camps: ALL cheerleaders are required to attend one chosen summer camp as a squad, as determined by the coach. 4.6 ALL cheerleaders are required to attend ALL summer practices. 4.7 If the coach or administration chooses other activities or opportunities, the coach/administrator shall decide if

the event is mandatory or optional. Reasonable notice of all such activities/opportunities will be given for mandatory events, and as early as possible for others. (Ex: Central office events, Feeder School events, Special Olympics, Media signings, etc.)

4.7.1 Cheerleaders who are injured and unable to cheer or perform are still required to suit out for practices and games. They must have a note from the parent or a doctor’s note excusing them. A parent note will be accepted for one day only. The cheerleader will be expected to attend games and/or events and sit with the coach. Follow up with the school trainers is mandatory for any injury and the cheerleader will not be allowed to return until an MHS trainer releases them.

4.8 Cheerleaders who are ineligible may not wear their uniform/camp wear, or be on the field/court during games, and are not required to attend games/events, but are required to suit out for class. TARDINESS 4.9 Cheerleaders late to an event will receive points deducted from their grade for that event. 4.10 Cheerleader will also sit out the first half of the game/event. 5.0 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 5.1 As per SISD policy, each cheerleader is responsible for the purchase of personal items including but NOT limited to: uniform, bodysuit, bloomers/briefs, hair bows, warm ups, socks, shoes, bags, poms etc. 5.2 Annual Camp/Clinics: The cheerleader is responsible for the cost of attending the camp. 5.3 Any remaining balances must be cleared prior to trying out for the next school year. FUNDRAISING 5.3 All squads will be given opportunities to fundraise for expenses. Participation is expected in at least 2 fundraisers; understanding that what is raised by each cheerleader is applied to the general fund. 5.4 All squads will conduct the annual summer Montwood Cheerleading camp. All cheerleaders will participate.

Those not participating, regardless of reason, will miss all cheering events for the month of August. Practices will be required. All cheerleaders are required to recruit a minimum of 5 participants for the annual Montwood Cheer Camp.

5.5 All fundraising activities will be approved by the coach, Student Activities Director and Administration. 6.0 UNIFORMS, PRACTICE AND CAMP WEAR 6.1 All uniforms purchased with district money or Montwood High School fundraising money, are the property of

Montwood High School and SISD according to district policy. School uniforms must be turned in at the end of the year, or a hold will be placed on registration until uniform is returned or paid for.

6.2 Uniforms or camp wear purchased by the cheerleader are the property of the cheerleader. 6.3 For all squad members only official squad jackets, pullovers and

warm-ups may be worn over uniforms and camp wear. 6.4 Uniform will only be worn for events as designated by the coach or administration. 6.8 Cheerleaders in uniform or wearing any item of squad or team identification must always

conduct themselves in a manner becoming of a Montwood High School cheer squad member. 6.9 Cheerleaders may only wear assigned camp wear, Montwood High School apparel or NCA/Varsity apparel to

practice, in attendance at camps, or competitions. 6.10 Uniforms lost or damaged must be paid for by the cheerleader. 7.0 APPEARANCE

Cheerleaders not in full uniform will not cheer and will receive the appropriate demerits and zero “0” for a grade. Complete full uniform includes – skirt, shell, bodysuit, briefs, white socks, cheerleading shoes, bow, poms, duffle bag, sport length nails, no jewelry, no nail polish, no piercings, appropriate make-up, appropriate hair. As athletes, the Montwood cheerleaders will adhere to this policy as well

7.1 Under no circumstances may jewelry be worn at practice, camp, games or competitions This includes rings, necklaces, piercings, anklets, watches, friendship bracelets, and all earrings (including earrings in the cartilage or any part of the ear). They are dangerous to wear while cheering. Naval


rings should be removed completely so that they do not get caught on uniforms while stunting. No exceptions to this rule! Cheerleaders with jewelry will not cheer/practice and will receive the appropriate demerits and zero “0” for a grade.

7.2 Uniforms and camp wear must always be kept clean. 7.3 Makeup should be natural and not excessive. 7.4 All hairstyles must be neat and secured up out of the face, not needing attention (combing etc.) while in

uniform, practicing or performing. 7.5 Cheerleaders should look their best at all times and abide by district dress code policies. UNIFORMS

A. Uniforms purchased by the school are therefore property of the school. Should a cheerleader’s uniform become unreasonably damaged, lost, or stolen, the cheerleader will have to pay to have the uniform replaced.

B. When altering a school assigned uniform, no material may be cut or removed from it. Because uniforms are kept and used for three to six years, another cheerleader may need to alter the uniform, and if material has been cut or removed, alterations would not be possible.

C. Each cheerleader is responsible for the care and upkeep of the uniforms and camp wear. D. Uniforms should be cleaned and pressed for games, pep rallies, appearances, etc. E. Shoes must be clean. Practice shoes are for cheer practice only. Game day shoes are for events/games and

competition only. F. Uniforms (or any part of them) are to be worn only during games, pep rallies, assigned events unless the coach

grants permission. G. Uniforms, camp wear and sweats should be worn correctly and in the natural manner they were provided.

(Example: rolling down sweats or shorts to wear as hip-huggers, tying shirts in a knot) H. School uniforms, jackets, camp wear shall not be lent to individuals outside of Montwood cheerleading

squads. HAIR

A. Hair must be worn according to the coach’s specifications for events. B. Hair ties, rubber bands, scrunches must match the color of the cheerleader’s hair. C. If stunting or tumbling is involved, hair must be off the shoulders in a ponytail. D. Hair must be a natural color, as stated in the district dress code policy.

FINGERNAILS A. Fingernails are to be kept trimmed short. Fingernails should not be visible when looking at the palm of the

hand. This is a safety issue. Long nails are dangerous and can be torn off in addition to scratching others while cheering, tumbling and stunting.

B. Only french tips or nude polish may be worn at coach’s discretion.C. Cheerleaders not abiding by this policy will receive demerits and sit out the game/event, for safety reasons.

MISCELLANEOUS A. Appropriate colored lipstick, as designated by coaches, must be worn when in uniform. B. Attire at practice is to be respectable and follow district dress code.

8.0 CONDUCT/SPORTSMANSHIP 8.1 Squad members are required to maintain and uphold the positive reputation of Montwood High School

Cheerleaders through their conduct, school and squad spirit – public displays of affection are unbecoming of a Montwood Cheerleader and will not be tolerated.

8.2 Squad members will be respectful and supportive of all members of each squad and their coaches. 8.3 Members are required to be courteous, polite, and friendly. 8.4 All cheers and chants shall be of a positive and sportsmanlike manner. 8.5 A campus citizenship form is to be completed by campus teachers and/staff when requested by the coach.

Each applicant’s name will appear on the form and comments will be solicited in a format similar to that used by the National Honor Society.

If any issues are indicated, a committee will review the situation and make a recommendation to coaches. 8.6 Members will make every attempt to ignore or dissuade negative responses at events and not

become involved in such action themselves. 8.7 During games, events, camps, and appearances: cell phones and electronics, etc., should remain in

purses or shoulder bags and not used during the game or event.


8.8 During games/events in which the squad is seated in the stands as an assigned support group, in uniform cheerleaders will not use cell phones or electronics, read or socialize, but be attentive to the game or event assigned.

8.9 Squad members will be required to participate in various community service activities throughout the school year. 9.0 DISCIPLINARY ACTION 9.1 It shall be district, school and squad policy that disciplinary action will only be invoked as a last resort, and

that every reasonable attempt will be made to avoid situations likely to lead to such action through squad discussion and positive encouragement, by example, and by finding ways and means to correct negative trends.

9.2 Demerits will be given for violations listed below, practice rules and/or squad rules. Written notice of such will be given. 9.3 With 5 demerits, due to infractions or ineligibility the cheerleader will be suspended for two weeks. After 5

more demerits, the cheerleader may be removed from the squad and the cheerleading class/program. 10.0 ACADEMICS 10.1 A cheerleader must meet TEA/UIL credit requirements at the beginning of the fall semester and meet all

TEA/UIL eligibility requirements throughout the cheerleading calendar year. Failure to do so will result in removal from the cheerleading program. Cheerleaders who are ineligible for two grading periods during the cheerleading calendar year will be removed from the squad and will be transferred out of the cheerleading class, as per district policy.

10.2 Eligibility dates are set by UIL and will be followed exactly. 10.2.1 The minimum grade requirement is a 70. Montwood cheer members are held to a higher standard and must

meet the 70-grade requirement at the end of each marking period. 10.3 Cheerleaders failing classes on progress report dates, (3, 6, 9 weeks) will be required to attend morning

tutoring with their Teacher, on assigned days, until the grade becomes a passing grade of 70 or better. 10.4 CLASS – Cheerleading is a class. Students receive Physical Education Credits and a GRADE. Cheerleaders

will be required to suit out and partake in physical activities every class period. In the Cheerleading Class, aside from the physical aspect of cheerleading, assignments include but are not limited to choreography of material, papers on health issues, knowledge of sports, stunting technique, school pride, etc. Grades are also given for games and events.

10.5 Students not passing state mandated assessments will be required to attend tutoring. Missing a tutoring session will result in a cheerleader not participating for that week in games, and/or events.

11.0 TRANSPORTATION 11.1 All squad members must provide their own transportation to games, pep rallies, events held at Montwood High

School. Not having a ride to a game or event at Montwood High School will not be an excuse for being tardy or missing an assigned event.

11.2 When traveling to away games, events or camps, cheerleaders will not be allowed to drive themselves or ride with drivers under 25 years of age to the game, camp or event. The coach will arrange transportation.

12.0 HEALTH ISSUES: HAZING, STEROID USE, NUTRITION, CONDITIONING, TUMBLING 12.1 PHYSICALS – ALL ATHLETES IN THE SOCORRO DISTRICT MUST HAVE A NEW PHYSICAL ON

FILE FOR EACH NEW SCHOOL YEAR. THE DATE OF THE NEW PHYSICAL MUST BE DATED AFTER MAY 1, 2016.

12.2 HAZING The Socorro Independent School District strives to maintain healthy extracurricular programs in which all students feel safe and welcome and can be proud of the school and program they represent.

A. ALL SISD student participants and at least one parent/guardian must attend the Hazing presentation every year before the student may participate in any athletic or extracurricular activity.

12.3 STEROIDS A. Texas state law prohibits possessing, dispensing, delivering or administering a steroid in a manner not allowed

by state law. B. Texas state law also provides that bodybuilding; muscle enhancement or the increase in muscle bulk or

strength through the use of a steroid by a person who is in good health is not a valid medical purpose. C. Texas state law requires that only a medical doctor may prescribe a steroid for a person. D. Any violation of state law concerning steroids is a criminal offense punishable by confinement in jail or

imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 12.4 NUTRITION


A. Cheerleaders are required to eat a balanced diet from the four food groups. Water is essential to an athlete’s health and cheerleaders are encouraged to drink water daily over sodas, energy or sugary drinks.

B. Cheerleaders that have eating disorders or are not eating may be referred to the trainer and not allowed to cheer at events without a doctor’s clearance.

12.5 CONDITIONING A. Cheerleaders are required to do rigorous conditioning throughout the year that includes but is not limited to:

stunting, tumbling, running, weight lifting, CrossFit, aerobics, stadiums, sprints, sit-ups, pushups, isometrics, and calisthenics.

B. A student may be restricted from participation or removed from the squad for health reasons depending on professional recommendations and clearance. (Examples: pregnancy, fractures, sprains, eating disorders).

C. Cheerleaders not able to condition, work out or practice will not be allowed to cheer at events without a medical release from a doctor or cleared by the campus trainer.

12.6 TUMBLING A. All cheerleaders are required to attend tumbling at least once a week B. The gym chosen, is at the discretion of the coach C. The financial obligation will be the responsibility of the cheerleader/parent D. Attendance is mandatory; failure to attend is not an option. E. Tumbling skills (at coach’s discretion) will be required to be on varsity squad

13.0 TITLE IX The Law Reads: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

A. Cheerleading squads will equally cover girls’ and boys’ sports and school activities. 14.0 COMPETITION

The Competition Squad is not an option, as a Montwood Cheerleading you will represent the program at all events. This team will consist of varying members of all squads. It is understood that state mandated assessments, class academics, school athletics and events are the priority of Montwood Cheerleading, not competition. Competition is at the discretion of the coach with approval of administration and the SISD Athletic Office. Competition squad will be allowed to compete out of town as stated by SISD policy. CHEERLEADERS MUST PASS STATE MANDATED ASSESSMENTS, MEET UIL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS, COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, FINANCIAL COST AND ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO COMPETE.

A. This squad will consist of varying members of JV and Varsity teams who show superior cheerleading athletic ability, sportsmanship, and academic achievement.

B. Cheerleading Competition Contract needs to be signed by all members that make the MHS Cheer Team.

C. Any cheerleader who voluntarily resigns or is removed from the competition squad will still be held responsible for any outstanding balances.

D. Any cheerleader with an outstanding balance will not be cleared for tryouts for the following year. 15.0 LETTERMAN JACKETS A As per UIL, an athlete may only receive one lettermen’s jacket during their high school career. B General Criteria for lettering and receiving a jacket for cheerleading athletes will be cheering in a boy and girl

sport for the Fall semester and a boy and girl sport in the spring semester for two years (one year which must be as a varsity cheerleader)

C All athletes must end the season in good standing to be eligible to receive a jacket.

Parent/Coaches Communication

Parent/Coach Relationship Revised 1/17 MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CONTRACT 2017 - 2018 9 of 14

Both parenting and coaching are extremely difficult vocations. By establishing an understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide greater benefit to students. As parents, when your child becomes involved in our program, you have a right to understand what expectations are being placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from the coach of your child’s team.

Communication You Should Expect from Your Child’s Coach 1. Philosophy of the coach. 2. Expectations the coach has for your child as well as all the teammates. 3. Location and times of practices/contests. (monthly calendar) 4. Team requirements, i.e. special equipment, off season conditioning. 5. Procedures should your child be injured during practice or contest. 6. Discipline that could result in the denial of your child’s participation.

Communication Coaches Expect from Parents 1. Concerns expressed directly to the coach. 2. Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance. 3. Specific concern in regard to a coach’s philosophy and/or expectations.

As your children become involved in the programs in the Socorro Independent School District, they will experience some of the most rewarding moments of their lives. It is important to understand that there also may be times and/or situations which you or your child may not agree with. At these times, discussion with the coach is encouraged.

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with Coaches 1. The treatment of your child mentally and physically. 2. Ways to help your child improve. 3. Concerns about your child’s behavior.

It is very difficult to accept your child not participating as much as you may hope. Coaches are professionals. They make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be the best for all students involved. As you have seen from the list above, certain things may and should be discussed with your child’s coach. Other issues, such as those listed below must be left to the discretion of the coach.

Issues Not Appropriate to Discuss with Coaches 1. Participation Time 2. Team Strategy 3. Play Calling 4. Other Student Athletes 5. Any decision made for the betterment of the squad (For example, but not limited to the following:

tumbling, choreographer, strength and conditioning, judges, trainers, etc.) There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parent. These are to be encouraged. It is important that both parties involved have a clear understanding of the others position. When these conferences are necessary, the following is the procedure which should be adhered to in order to help promote a resolution to the issue concern.

If You Have a Concern to Discuss with a Coach, You Should:1. Call to set up an appointment with the coach/ coaches. 2. If you feel your concern was not addressed call Athletic Coordinator, Coach Famaligi, to schedule a

meeting.

Research indicates a student involved in co-curricular activities has a greater chance of success during adulthood; therefore, these programs have been established. Many of the character traits required to be a successful participant are exactly those that will promote a successful life after high school. The information provided makes both your child’s and your experience with the Socorro ISD Program less stressful and more enjoyable.

IMPORTANT DATES

o April 2 ALL Paperwork completed, signed and turned in by 5:00 PM at MHS Commons


o April 4 Participants notified if file is incomplete to tryout o April 9-11 4:30-6:30pm Montwood High School

Tryout clinic- ALL forms are needed to participate. o April 12 Report to Commons by 4:30pm Montwood High School Gym

Tryouts – wear appropriate attire as outlines in contract o April 13 Results will be posted by noon on the MHS Cheer Website o April 16 Parent/Cheerleader Meeting at 6:00pm in the theater o April 17 Fitting for uniforms/camp wear/warm-ups etc. starting at 3pm for current cheer class

members, for incoming freshman and any student not enrolled in current cheer class arrive when released from school. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY! Wear a sports bra and spandex to the fitting!!!

o April 23 Practice and S&C begins every Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:45pmo April 24 PHASE I payment due to Varsity o April 29 Mandatory tumbling at KTC every Monday at 5:15-7:15pmo May 4 Stunt Clinic @KTC 3:00-5:00pmo May 7 Clinic @MHS 4:30-6:30pm o May 14-16 MHS Cheer Camp Material o May 27 Physicals at MHS $20 cash only . Must have new physical on file dated after May 1. o May 22 PHASE II paymento June 3 Summer Dual Credit Kickoff at El Dorado @7:30am o June 12 Phase III payment o July 10 PHASE IV paymento June MHS Cheer Camp 24th, 25th, and 26th MANDATORY o July 8-11 UCA Cheer Camp Varsityo Aug 1 PHASE V paymento July TBA NCA Camp Junior Varsityo July TBA Montwood Registration o August Practice, Back to School events, conditioning o September squads cover assigned school games, activities, tumbling and conditioningo October PINK out the SAC. Sept. Comp Squad selection, practices begin, learn choreography o Intersession Learn Choreography for competitions,

Do not plan to be away during intersession, we still have games to cover. You are a high school athlete now and must fulfill your responsibilities to your school and team!

o November Prepare for city competition, all squads cover assigned school games, and conditioning

o December Prepare for city competition, all squads cover assigned school games, o conditioning, activities. (Includes practices during break) o January Competition TBA. Squads cover assigned school games, conditioning and activities. o February All squads cover assigned school games, conditioning, and activities such as Race

for the Cure. All squads, competition and participation. o March Competitions may conflict with spring break. Please check calendar before

making plans. Once competitions have been approved by administration calendars will be marked.

As per 19TAC 76.1001 Subcharter AA, a cheerleader may cheer at one contest during the school week (Monday through the final school day of the week at 4:00 PM). One contest is a single game or doubleheader/tripleheader of one sport.

*All dates and times are subject to change* Tentative after school practices Monday-Saturday or as needed.


TENTATIVE GAME DAYS, DOES NOT INCLUDE TOURNAMENTS, SUBJECT TO CHANGE Aug/Sept/Oct/NOV Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar

Volleyball - Tue & Fri Football – Thru/Fri/Sat

Basketball Girls & Boys V – Tue & Fri JV/Fresh – Sat

Soccer as assigned Baseball as assigned Softball as assigned

**COST AND DEADLINES** ***THESE COSTS ARE APPROXIMATE*** Uniform payments are made directly to Varsity (credit card)

Camps, competition and other cheer related fees are payable to Montwood High School (Cash, check or money order accepted)

----------------------------------------- COSTS --------------------------------------------------- UNIFORM, CAMPS, CAMP ATTIRE & GEAR

APPROXIMATE TOTAL COST New Returner

Overall total $1,182.68 $738.74Phase I payment due April 24 $280.06 $280.06 (Replacement/access.) Phase II payment due May 22 $364.91 $169.61 Phase III payment due June 12 $248.64 $0-Comp UniformPhase IV payment due July 10 $199.07 $199.07 Phase V payment due Aug 1 ($83.21)Business Office due Sept 2 $90.00

($83.21) $90.00

CAMP COSTS-APPROXIMATE COST UCA Cheer Camp in Phoenix, AZ. Varsity: Approximately $350 each JV: Approximately $200.00 each Due at MHS Business Office by Tuesday October 1st.

LUTN/PEP RALLIES CHOREOGRAPHER/MUSIC COSTS Approximately - $600/$200 (for entire squad) Other expenses to be determined

TUMBLING Monthly Fee approximately $45 Cheerleaders will be expected to attend tumbling class at least once a week at KTC. Not attending tumbling, is not an option and violates the cheer contract. Absences must be emailed 24 hours before time of event or practice. Appropriate demerits and consequences apply.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: We will be breaking the purchasing down into phases. The first phase is always the most expensive as it includes camp gear and camp. This year if you do not meet the required deposit on the date deadline, YOUR GEAR WILL NOT BE ORDERED! Payments will be paid online through Varsity website. You will be responsible for SHIPPING AND SALES TAX. If your cheerleaders gear is not in on time, he/she will not participate in any activities until all gear has been received. *We will participate in fundraisers to help with some of the expenses. Fundraising must adhere to SISD policy and be an approved vendor.

DEMERIT/GRADING SYSTEM A. Demerits are issued by the cheer sponsors.


B. In a 9-week grading period, a cheerleader with 5 demerits, due to infractions or ineligibility, will be suspended from game/event participation for two weeks. After 5 additional demerits, the cheerleader will sit out the remainder of the 9 weeks. Each 9 weeks, the cheerleader will start with 0 demerits, if 10 demerits are reached in 2 nine-week periods during the year, the cheerleader WILL NOT be allowed to tryout the following year. C. Removal or quitting the squad for Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen wishing to try out for the following year, will require them to appear before a review committee comprised a school administrator and campus cheer sponsors.

DEMERIT OFFENSES

1. Failure to meet a deadline. 1 demerit/day 2. Wearing uniform off campus to non-assigned location. 1 demerit 3. Tardy to assigned event/game/class. 1 demerit & sit ½ game/event 4. 5 or more tardies to cheer class 2 demerits & 1 demerit each tardy after.5. Excused absence from an event 85 6. No 24hr prior notice of absence emailed to coach. Zero “0”, 3 demerits, sit out next game/event. 7. Violation of policies in signed contract. 3 demerits/possible removal 8. “N” on progress report or report card. 3 demerits 9. Negative report from faculty/staff. 3 demerits/possible removal 10. Cutting up, fidgeting, or talking during national anthem 3 demerits & sit out game/event11. Unexcused absence from class/game/event 3 demerits, sit out next game/event 12. Office referral. 5 demerits/possible removal 13. Disrespectful actions, language, gestures. 5 demerits 14. Ineligibility during UIL grading period 5 demerits 15. “U” on progress report or report card. 5 demerits 16. Unexcused absence from Montwood/summer camp. 5 demerits & loss of Aug activities 17. Cheating in class. 5 demerits 18. LOC (Loss of Credit) Possible removal or

Unable to tryout the next year 19. Fighting, on or off campus. 5 demerits/possible removal 20. Conduct unbecoming of a Montwood Cheerleader. 5 demerits/possible removal A cheerleader may be immediately dismissed from the squad for the following, but not limited to, reasons: Any illegal activity on or off campus (EX: drinking, smoking, illegal drugs), excessive and irreconcilable disruptive behaviors with themselves, teachers, coaches, administration, fans, squad members, conduct likely to bring the program’s reputation into disrepute (EX: assault, verbal assault, inappropriate social media online posting(s) Facebook, twitter or Instagram or cellular text), and as otherwise deemed necessary by coach, administration or athletic director.

Cheerleading Application 2019 - 2020 Season

Thank you for your interest in trying out for cheerleading. Make sure you meet all requirements listed below before you fill out your application: Revised 1/17 MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CONTRACT 2017 - 2018 13 of 14

In order to be eligible to try out, each applicant must:

• currently attend or plan to attend Montwood High School during the 2019 – 2020 school year

• have an average of 70% in all classes

• No loss of credit and no more than 4 unexcused absences

• have NO disciplinary actions taken against them in the prior school year

• have a current physical exam for the present school year

• have no outstanding balances with your campus

Tryout Details:Attendance is required for ALL days in order to be eligible to tryout! April 9th -11th material will be taught to all candidates. April 12th will be the Final Evaluation by a panel of judges and coaches chosen by SISD Athletic Department.

***Parents – please do not enter the Gym/Commons areas while tryout clinics are still in session***

Check in/warm-up at 4:30pm. These times are ESTIMATIONS. Check in times do not necessarily reflect tryout times.

The list of team members selected for each squad will be posted on MHS Cheerleading Website at Noon on Saturday, April 13th.

What to Wear:

Plain White shirt • Black Shorts • Athletic top, cheer shoes, and bow • Hair pulled back -half up and half down OR all up • NO JEWELRY OF ANY KIND! Fresh piercings must be removed. No exceptions. • No nail polish, other than clear, nude, French tip. • Every candidate will be given a tryout number. This number is required everyday of tryouts and

will be reissued each day of clinics and tryouts. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT: Coach Torres 915-256-2787 Conference time: 2:25pm-3:10pmCoach Rodriguez 915-253-4862 No phone calls or texts after 7pm please.


Documents

ATHLETIC STATEMENT - Socorro Independent …€¦ · Web viewCheerleaders not in full uniform will not cheer and will receive the appropriate demerits and zero “0” for a grade